Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka send Arsenal five points clear by beating Brentford

Merino’s 11th minute header was finally followed by a 90th minute strike by substitute Bukayo Saka to send the north London title hopefuls five points clear of Manchester City with 14 matches played.

Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates with his team mates after scoring.

ARSENAL 2 BRENTFORD 0

MIKEL MERINO was signed from Spain the summer before last as a proven midfield winner who occasionally chipped in with the odd goal for club and country.